CHELSEA DEFENDER NATHAN Ake is set for a £20 million (€23m) reunion with Bournemouth, with the Cherries having beaten a host of clubs to his signature
According to British media reports, Southampton, Newcastle United and West Ham were all keen on the former Watford centre-back but have missed out to their Premier League rivals.
The 22-year-old will sign a long-term contract at the club tomorrow ahead of an official unveiling by Bournemouth, who attempted to keep him on a permanent basis in the January transfer window.
Howe played a huge part in securing Ake amid competition and the Netherlands international made it clear to Chelsea that he wanted to leave over a lack of first team opportunities.
Ake made only five appearances for Chelsea which included only one Premier League start after Antonio Conte brought him back to Stamford Bridge due to a break clause in his loan contract as he struggled to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window.
Ake’s highlights upon his return included securing a Premier League winner’s medal and a start in the 4-2 FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley against Tottenham.
After Asmir Begovic, Ake will become the second Chelsea player to move to Bournemouth for a combined total of £32 million.
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It was always a dream of his to make the top 500 in the world
Is he still Ireland’s most important player??
Speaking as an Everton fan, what exactly have Seamus Coleman or James McCarthy achieved, apart from an FA Cup medal between them?
???? In that case what have most of the entire Everton squad achieved? Not everyone can win medals but quite a few players can be essential to their team. I’d regard Coleman as one of those players at Everton.
They very fact Bradley wright Philips makes the list sums up its whole credibility…. Who thinks up this absolute rubbish!!!
The list isn’t the best players its the most important. Bradley Wright Phillips is probably the best player in the MLS so he is extremely important in the US
I’d say he’s over the moon!